Migrant crisis: Captain appears in Italian court
The alleged captain of a sunken migrant ship, which killed more than 800, has appeared in an Italian court. It comes as the EU has agreed to treble its funding to tackle the on-going crisis.
Tributes paid to boat disaster victims in Malta funeral
A funeral service in Malta today saw soldiers, European officials and fellow refugees pay their respects to 24 victims of this weekend's Mediterranean boat tragedy.
Those carried in coffins to the inter-faith ceremony are the only victims so far recovered from the sea after the ship - believed to be carrying more than 700 people - sank overnight.
The funeral was conducted under a large tent outside the morgue of he Mater Dei Hospital in the capital Valetta, and heard readings from both the Bible and the Koran.
Soldiers carried the plain wooden coffins past flowers to the marquee, where mourners were joined by a host of dignitaries including the Maltese premier, Italian interior minister and the EU Commissioner for migration.
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Migrant boat 'captain' stands emotionless in dock
Mohammed Ali Malek, presumed captain of this weekend's sunken migrant ship, showed little emotion as he appeared in court today.
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People smuggler scorns EU leaders over migrant crisis
As the politicians meet, a people smuggler scorned their efforts. The man insists he is helping desperate people out of dire situations.
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Trafficked to Europe: My perilous journey across the Med
Abdel Rahim Ali says his journey from Africa to Europe was fraught with hunger, incarceration and the regular threat of death.